ReviewsReview: Festival Opera’s Romeo and Juliet an unforgettable experienceOne of the joys was seeing young opera performers supporting professionals.13 Feb 10:23 PM
New ZealandYouth unafraid of consequences: Calls for harsher penalties for fleeing driversYouths, aged between 12-17, are said to make up a significant portion of fleeing drivers.12 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Awesome surprise': Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year announced'It’s a bit surreal to get the win. The biggest challenge was making sure I kept calm.'12 Feb 02:10 AM
New Zealand'Short-sighted': Why an expert believes the disposable vape ban is not working$10 vapes are still on the market - only now they have an added feature.11 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAs a half caste teenager, I was caught in a dilemma - SokratovBoris Sokartov on the real essence of being a Māori man10 Feb 06:36 AM
New ZealandTeen's love of music a source of strength against terminal cancerOtis Hill was given three months to live back in 2022.09 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleMy 12-year-old daughter was secretly vaping - I had no idea how to stop herNow I’ve seen the deceit she’s capable of at 12, I’m fearful.07 Feb 08:48 PM
New ZealandAutistic young people more than twice as likely to die before turning 25, ‘scary’ new research findsAutistic females were four times more likely to die, compared to non-autistic females.07 Feb 07:53 PM
KahuThe mullet - 'you either love them or hate them'Hundreds to grow mullets for mental health.07 Feb 05:33 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'A slap on the hand': Fed-up store owners call for crackdown after latest raid'What do you do? It’s your business, you have invested money in it.'07 Feb 04:00 PM
World'My life is gone': My daughter took her own life. Months later my wife was deadUK Dad shares the heartbreaking details of the day his life came crashing down.05 Feb 03:41 AM
World'I don’t blame her': Mum of murdered trans teen wants to meet family of killer'I’d like to understand more about how their life was, and what they went through.'04 Feb 09:03 PM
New ZealandBanned from advertising: Vape and tobacco companies target youth on social media14 to 17-year-olds, especially Māori and Pasifika teens, are likelier to see vaping ads.04 Feb 04:29 AM
BusinessTragic toll of online abuse outlined in pleas for Govt to take actionDysfunctional, sluggish official responses blasted amid escalating online harms.02 Feb 02:21 AM
KahuMāori and Pasifika infants and toddlers made up 55% of meningitis cases last yearMeningococcal disease cases among Kiwi teens and young adults have risen by 88 per cent.29 Jan 05:35 PM
New Zealand'What he did will never go away': Sex assault haunts young victimBlenheim rapist Jordan Newton has been jailed for more than seven years.27 Jan 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaula BennettYoung people on jobseeker benefits need sanctions - Paula BennettOPINION: How can we accept that 34,000 young people are on benefits.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe small but mighty battle it out in NZ Bug of the YearContestants need a hard outer shell to make it in this competition.26 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand'We will miss your beautiful smile': Tribute to teen killed in Muriwai Beach crashMadison Chamberlain was killed in a ute crash on Sunday.26 Jan 04:40 AM
New ZealandSilence to sharing: New sexual harm support service carries on decades-long police legacyThe Hawke's Bay organisation launched this month.20 Jan 05:00 PM
KahuYouth encouraged to attend Māori King's Hui ā MotuRangatahi encouraged to attend hui to make their voices heard.18 Jan 09:19 PM
New Zealand'I can't send this man to jail': Judge's conundrum in sentencing machete attackerJaden Minhinnick sliced off his neighbour's earlobe and left him with a broken arm.18 Jan 05:30 AM
New ZealandKāpiti College student claims podium spot in national running competitionJack Gregory did well in the NZ Secondary Schools Athletic Championships.17 Jan 12:29 AM
Lifestyle'Gibberish': Teacher bans 32 popular teen phrases from classroomOn God, no cap, this teacher is standing on business.15 Jan 10:22 PM
Crime'That boy’s got hope': The tiny gesture that gave a judge hope for a troubled teenJudge Greg Davis met the 15-year-old during a Rangatahi Court session.12 Jan 06:00 PM
KahuMum claims only thing OT taught her son was 'how to become a good ram-raider'Mum is desperate for the return of her son from Oranga Tamariki.12 Jan 05:45 AM
New ZealandWhat kids who commit serious crimes have in commonHaami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLongtime serving Blue Light officers celebrate 20 plus years of helping youthA small investment in youth wellbeing goes a long way in making a difference.10 Jan 05:00 PM
CrimeWhy is Generation Z less likely to end up behind bars?Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics500-day wait for a trial ‘too long’: Justice Minister's aim to cut massive court delaysJudicial discretion is in the firing line - are judges getting it wrong?10 Jan 04:00 PM
EducationGovt accused of ‘conspiracy’ thinking in sex education changesTeachers union says no consultation or guidance over planned changes to sex education.09 Jan 09:25 PM
LifestyleWhy Gen Z’s ‘really annoying’ lack of work ethic is a problemThe new generation is challenging office norms and work ethic, for better or for worse.07 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland couple going without to help homeless youthPair are making the first 24/7 emergency youth centre in the country.02 Jan 09:57 PM
OpinionHuhana Lyndon: Now is the time for unityOpinion: 'I propose 2024 is a year for kotahitanga.'01 Jan 08:30 PM